Ardent Partners

The Future of Work Exchange

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The Future of Work Exchange podcast focuses on the intersection of talent and innovation in the workplace and how businesses get work done today and in the future. Join renowned industry expert, Christopher J. Dwyer, as he discusses the Future of Work and its impact on HR management, hiring, recruiting, remote and hybrid work, the extended workforce, talent marketplaces, direct sourcing, DE&I, technology, innovation, and much more.

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Ardent Partners

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 533: A Conversation with Annrai O'Toole, CEO and Co-Founder of Utmost 05.05.2021

This week's episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company , features a conversation with Utmost's CEO and co-founder, Annrai O'Toole . Annrai and I discuss the growth and impact of the extended workforce, the accelerants pushing the Future of Work movement, the evolution of total talent management, and much more.

Episode 532: "Transformation" as a Continued Future of Work Theme for 2021 28.04.2021

This week's episode, sponsored by Beeline , features a discussion around why "transformation" will be a continued theme throughout 2021 as businesses continue to inch closer to "normal." From the growth and impact of the agile and extended workforce to the benefits of empathy-led leadership, the reality of transformation within the workforce/digital/leadership realms will be a guiding light for en...

Episode 531: The Transformation of Talent and Work 14.04.2021

This week's episode features a discussion around the major shifts within the world of talent and work, including adapting to a remote work environment, an increased utilization of extended and agile talent, the application of flexibility-led workforce management strategies, and the expected impact of empathy-driven business leadership.

Episode 530: A Conversation with Taylor Ramchandani (VP of Strategy at VectorVMS) and Vanessa Miller (Direct of Talent Technology at Atrium) 24.03.2021

This week's episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Taylor Ramchandani , VP of Strategy at VectorVMS , and Vanessa Miller , Director of Talent Technology at Atrium . Taylor, Vanessa, and I discuss the growth of the agile/extended workforce, the impact of direct sourcing in the months ahead, diversity and inclusion as part of the Future of Work movement, burning questions for pr...

Episode 528: A Conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline 10.03.2021

This week's all-new episode features a conversation with Doug Leeby , CEO of Beeline . Doug and I chat about the solution's recent news about its extended workforce platform, the future of total talent management, the impact of direct sourcing, the criticality of diversity and inclusion, and so much more.

Episode 527: A Conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing 03.03.2021

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline , features a conversation with Maria Luoni , President of RightSourcing . Maria and I chat about the evolving world of work, the power of direct sourcing, the impact of MSP and VMS solutions on the health care industry, total talent management, and much more.

Episode 526: A Conversation with Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS 24.02.2021

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline , features the return of Marc Husain , Managing Director at VectorVMS , to the podcast. Marc and I chat about the reality of total talent management, the growth of the agile workforce, the criticality of direct sourcing, and much more.

Episode 525: The Innovation Behind the Extended Workforce 10.02.2021

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , discusses the growth and impact of the extended workforce/agile workforce and highlights why a "balanced," strategic approach in managing this talent is critical for businesses in 2021 and beyond.

Episode 524: An Ode to Work-From-Home Parents 03.02.2021

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , highlights why flexibility-led workplace environments are so critical when millions of professionals are juggling dual roles: remote work and parenting.

Episode 523: What Does 2021 Hold for the Future of Work? 27.01.2021

This week's podcast, sponsored by Beeline , features a discussion on what's in store for 2021 through the lens of the Future of Work movement. What lessons did we learn from the biggest remote work experiment in business history? Why is empathy-led leadership a precursor to "agile leadership"? What lies ahead for the agile workforce?

Episode 522: A Conversation with Dr. Julie Swann (Department Head, NC State University) on the Impact of Vaccines on 2021 Workforce Strategies 21.12.2020

The final 2020 episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited and RatePoint , features an in-depth discussion with Dr. Julie Swann , department head and A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor at NC State University . Dr. Swann and I chat about the impact of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines on 2021 workforce planning and staffing strategies, as well as how t...

Episode 521: 2020 Recap with Dan Beck (COO and Co-Founder of Utmost) and Chris Johnson (Director of Industry Strategy at Checkr) 16.12.2020

Welcome to the year-in-review episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited and RatePoint . We recap 2020 with insights from Dan Beck , co-founder and COO of Utmost , and Chris Johnson , Direct of Industry Strategy at Checkr . Dan, Chris, and I chat about the "adaptation vs. agility" concept, the importance of the agile workforce, the role of technology in business...

Episode 520: 2020 Year-In-Review with Jen Torney (VP of Client Engagement at TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline) 09.12.2020

This week's special "2020 Year-in-Review" episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast highlights some of the hottest topics across the worlds of contingent workforce management, staffing, technology and innovation, and, of course, the Future of Work, in what was a memorable, challenging, and unprecedented year.

Episode 518: Why Promising Vaccine News Should Prompt Deeper Workforce Planning 18.11.2020

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion regarding the early and promising news of in-progress COVID-19 vaccines and how it impacts 2021 workforce planning. As businesses begin to move into a new year, which adaptive strategies and approaches should they leverage knowing that these vaccine results could provide a clearer picture of the market in 2021?

Episode 517: Why the Agile Workforce Should Be a Priority for 2021 04.11.2020

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion regarding the criticality of the agile workforce in 2021. We chat about the value of direct sourcing and talent pools in developing a fully-agile workforce, the ways businesses can begin strategic workforce planning to account for agile talent, and the link between total talent intelligence and the agile workforce.

Episode 516: A Conversation with Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of PROUnlimited 28.10.2020

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion with Kevin Akeroyd , CEO of PROUnlimited . Kevin and I chat about the evolution of the Vendor Management System (VMS) platform, how technology will transform contingent workforce management in 2021, and much, much more.

Episode 515: Adaptation and Innovation as Future of Work Pathways for 2021 21.10.2020

This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion of the two major pathways to business success in 2021: adaptation and innovation. As workforce agility, total talent intelligence, empathy-led leadership, diversity and inclusion, and flexibility (via remote work and reimagined business thinking) become paramount, businesses must harness the power of these Future of Work...

Episode 514: A Conversation with Catherine Candland, CEO of nextSource 07.10.2020

Another all-new episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Catherine Candland , CEO of nextSource . Catherine and I chat about the continued evolution of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) model, the value and impact of direct sourcing, the outlook for contingent workforce growth over the next several years, and much more.

Episode 513: A Conversation with Chris Johnson, Director of Industry Strategy at Checkr 30.09.2020

Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Chris Johnson , Director of Industry Strategy at Checkr . Chris and I chat about the growth of the agile workforce, the impact of Future of Work accelerants, the outlook for staffing in 2021, and much more.

Episode 512: A Conversation with Michael Wachholz, CEO of Geometric Results, Inc. (GRI) 23.09.2020

This week, we chat with Michael Wachholz , CEO of GRI . Michael and I chat about why direct sourcing has become such a hot topic (and how it drives value), the evolution of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) model, and the outlook for the agile workforce.

Episode 511: A Conversation with Steve Knapp, Director of Coupa Contingent Workforce 16.09.2020

Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Steve Knapp , Director of Coupa Contingent Workforce . Steve and I chat about the impact of direct sourcing, the reality of total talent management/total workforce management, the evolution of Vendor Management System (VMS) technology, a five-year outlook for the agile workforce, and much more.

Episode 510: Reimagining Business Leadership in the Face of Future of Work Transformations 09.09.2020

This week on the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, we discuss why business leadership must be re-imagined in the face of new Future of Work shifts towards empathy and flexibility.

Episode 509: A Conversation with Dr. Nina Huntemann, Vice President of Learning at edX 26.08.2020

This week's podcast features a conversation with Dr. Nina Huntemann , Vice President of Learning at edX . Dr. Huntemann and I chat about the criticality of eLearning in today's skillset-driven talent market, why digital learning is a boon for upskilling and reskilling initiatives, and much more.

Episode 508: Why Today's Challenging Business Climate Requires Total Talent Intelligence 19.08.2020

This week's all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast highlights the importance of total talent intelligence in today's challenging business climate. Considered the cornerstone of total talent management (also known as total workforce management), total talent intelligence can spark numerous benefits that are relevant to today's unprecedented times.

Episode 507: The Catalyst for Talent and Work Transformation 12.08.2020

This week's episode highlights how the anticipated growth of the contingent workforce could be a "catalyst" for transformation in the world of talent and work. We discuss the ramifications of agile workforce growth on direct sourcing, diversity and inclusion, digital and on-demand staffing, AI-led workforce planning, and more.

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